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Hispanic Heritage Month at Hollister Schools Submitted to Branson Globe Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, contributions, and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, cul-
ture, and achievements of the United States. With the Hispanic student population in the Hollister R-V School District having grown to nearly 10% of the district’s students, Hollister’s ESL (English as a Second Language)
Coordinator, Marta Nangle, feels it is important to observe Hispanic Heritage Month and to educate all students about the contributions and influences of Hispanic Americans. Last week, Mrs. Nangle visited Hollister ECC and spent time in Mrs.
Ortega’s kindergarten classroom, reading to students and teaching them about Hispanic culture. She used the book, “I’m New Here” to help students understand that though we may speak differently, look different, and do things differently, we are all still the same on the inside. She shared with them about children in Panama learning to how to sew molas (a handmade textile that forms part of the traditional outfit of a Kuna woman) and had students color their own mola. Mrs. Nangle is planning lessons in other buildings on Hollister’s campus as well, including how to do papel picado (a traditional cut paper folk art found throughout Mexico and the former colonies of Spain).
Kindergarten student Alexa Martinez (Special to Branson Globe)
Mrs. Nangle reads to students in Mrs. Ortega’s kindergarten class. (Special to Branson Globe)
Kindergarten students color molas (Special to Branson Globe)
